It’s June! Time to celebrate Audiobook Month with another edition of Podcast Pairings. Are you a fan of this delightful medium? If you're addicted to podcasts like I am, here are a few I’ve recently binged or kept in rotation, along with audiobook suggestions that make fun “listen-alikes.” S-Town: Earlier this year, podcast listeners were all…
Whispering Sweet Nothings: Audio Love Stories
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with love stories that are classic, screwy, troubled, or just plain fascinating. Let these narrators transport you as they bring these rich characters and settings to life with the power of their voices. This recent cold snap makes it the perfect time to sink into Doctor Zhivago. AudioFile Magazine bestowed its coveted Earphones…
Do You Hear What I Hear? Holiday Audiobooks
The holidays are upon us. Whether you're out running errands or cozying up at home, audiobooks are the perfect accompaniment. Take a listen to our selections to get you in the holiday spirit. For fans of David Sedaris, this time of year brings to mind his hilarious account of his stint as a Macy’s elf…
Quiz: Test Your Horror Movie IQ
Are you a fan of frightening flicks? Our bloggers Maria, Victoria, Paul and Joanna scared up some trivia for you to test your knowledge of horror movies. Try it, if you dare…
Caught Reading: Back-to-School Edition
Now that the dust has settled from the first weeks back at school, we thought we’d celebrate our youngest readers. We took a look around at home, in libraries, at school, and out and about. Here’s what we caught kiddos reading between hitting those textbooks. We spotted little ones reading, with a little help from…
Audiobook Narrator Spotlight: Simon Vance
Audiobooks are a wonderful way to get more “reading” into your daily routine. Oftentimes it can be hard to immerse yourself in a story being read to you, so narration plays a huge part. A skillful narrator is so important that AudioFile has gone so far as to create a Golden Voice category to highlight…
#TBT: The Bourne Identity and Blockbusters of 2002
The latest entry in the popular movie series that began in 2002 with The Bourne Identity opens in theaters Friday. Based on the character from Robert Ludlum’s series of the same name, the franchise has produced multiple sequels: The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, both starring Matt Damon, as well as 2012’s The Bourne Legacy, which…
Podcast Pairings
To close out Audiobook Month, let’s take a look at another listening experience that seems to have exploded in recent years—the podcast. These audio shows are so popular now that there are even podcast conferences. One of which is happening in Chicago next week: Podcast Movement 2016. I’m a big fan of these shows, which…
Listen All the Way: Audiobooks for Road Trips
June is winding down, but summer has just begun! As we continue to celebrate Audiobook Month, we've set our sights on great titles for those of you hitting the road. As fun as road trips can be, there are only so many rounds of I Spy or 20 Questions a person can take. Give everyone a break…
Listening to Dear Old Dad
Fathers play huge roles in our lives. From childhood to adulthood, they shape who we are. There are funny dads, brilliant dads, troubled dads and sometimes absent dads. In honor of fatherhood and as we continue our celebration of Audiobook Month this June, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite audiobooks by or about some remarkable fathers. Published…
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